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X-rays and other radiographic tests help doctors look for cancer in different parts of the body including bones, and organs like the stomach and kidneys.
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Signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal stromal tumors
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If there is a reason to suspect you may have a small intestinal cancer, the doctor will use one or more methods to find out if the disease is really present.
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In case of symptoms or an abnormal test, more testing can help find out if it's cancer. Learn about gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors diagnosis tests here.
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These tables provide a history of ACS guideline recommendations for the early detection of certain types of cancer.
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The American Cancer Society supports policies that give all people access to and coverage of early detection screening for cancer. Learn about coverage laws here.
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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Early
Detection, Diagnosis, and Staging
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Detection and Diagnosis
Catching cancer early often allows for more treatment options. Some early cancers may
have signs and symptoms that can be notic...
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If you have symptoms that might be due to ovarian cancer, you should see your doctor, who will examine you and may order some tests.
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Colorectal Cancer
Facts &
Figures
Special Edition 2005
Table of Contents
Preface 1
What is colorectal cancer? 2
How many cases and deaths are estimated to occur in 2005? 3
Who gets colorectal cancer? 3
How has the occurrence of colorectal cancer ...
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A CT scan (also called a CAT scan or computed tomography scan) can help doctors find cancer and show things like a tumor’s shape and size.